Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true master of jazz. His fantastic tone, time, feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments for decades. This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Lines played over minor, dominant, and major chords as well as short, long and minor ii-V material can be mastered by practicing with the accompanying play-along audio. Chapters on Guide Tones, Bebop Scales, Targeting, and Playing the Upper-Structure will help students analyze and memorize the lines presented in the book. There is also a chapter with further insight in Clifford's style which discusses his phrasing as well as other musical devices he used to get his sound. A must have for aspiring students wanting the master the jazz language.

Clifford Brown and Charlie Parker
Guide Tones
Bebop Scales 
3-f9 
Playing the Upper-Structure of Chords 
Targeting
Augmented Dominant
Clifford Brown’s Style 
Developing Vocabulary 
Minor Chord Material
Dominant Chord Material
One Measure ii-V (Short) Material
Two Measure ii-V (Long) Material
Major Chord Material 
Minor ii-V Material 
Short ii-V-I 
Long ii-V-I
Minor ii-V-i
Turnarounds 
Progression similar to “Pent Up House”
Progression similar to “Confirmation” 
G 12-Bar Blues 
Progression similar to “Solar”
Conclusion 
Selected Discography 
About the Authors